US Bridges

Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 310 · Structure no. B36011700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,142
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,142 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,370 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 42-WASHINGTON
CrossesW Twin River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 310
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.14486, -87.56819
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,142 (2025)
Projected traffic13,370 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River carry?

About 11,142 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42-WASHINGTON over W Twin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.